I am new to toaster ovens. Are the negative features of this oven negligible? I just need a basic oven.
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Negatives are: Temperature dial inaccurate, set at 450 degrees to get 350 degrees. Not sure if it will even reach 450. Will only hold 4 slices of bread at a time, not 6. For toast, gets darker toward the back of oven than front. Can burn in back if not careful. Weaker than other toaster-ovens.
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The toaster never did work all that well. It didn't toast evenly. We have since replaced it with a Kitchenaid toaster and have been much happier. I don't think anything is perfect but the Kitchenaid does a much better job on toast. It does't have an oven though and I miss that.
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The quality is excellent, I have used mine to bake cakes, pies, and casseroles. Everything I have cooked in it has turned out just as good as it would have in a regular oven . The pizza setting is really great for frozen pizza and the bottom crust gets nice and crisp . I would reccomend this oven to anyone that wants a great toaster oven.
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Yes. It is a very good toaster. I used it for a few weeks before my daughter needed a new toaster and I got a toaster oven. Found I missed having that. But, for a "just toast" toaster, it is quite good.
2229967
Yes to all. Do not over think this device. It is an oven. Quick heating. Compact. User-friendly controls. You'll like it. If not, return it. Higher price at retail stores. I found best price here.
1322533
It is too small to be useful. You cannot even fit a baked potato in the oven. The toaster works great. the toaster Oven is only good for flat things, like melting cheese on an english muffin.
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I'm still pleased with this toaster. I am appreciating the shape/rectangle with a smaller counter-top footprint than my previous 4 slice toaster which was probably 14" x 14". I thought I might miss the 4 slice feature/for 2 of us, but during the timing of cooking, the 2 slice is working fine for just 2 of us.It toasts fine - any inconsistencies are so minor they're not worth the scrutiny or specifically discounting this toaster....pick your battles (have you read toaster ratings? jeez) The toaster has an attractive look and I consider my new toaster to be an upgrade from my last one. I still recommend this toaster. I'm still pleased with this toaster. I am appreciating the shape/rectangle with a smaller counter-top footprint than my previous 4 slice toaster which was probably 14" x 14". I thought I might miss the 4 slice feature/for 2 of us, but during the timing of cooking, the 2 slice is working fine for just 2 of us.It toasts fine - any inconsistencies are so minor they're not worth the scrutiny or specifically discounting this toaster....pick your battles (have you read toaster ratings? jeez) The toaster has an attractive look and I consider my new toaster to be an upgrade from my... » Read More I'm still pleased with this toaster. I am appreciating the shape/rectangle with a smaller counter-top footprint than my previous 4 slice toaster which was probably 14" x 14". I thought I might miss the 4 slice feature/for 2 of us, but during the timing of cooking, the 2 slice is working fine for just 2 of us.It toasts fine - any inconsistencies are so minor they're not worth the scrutiny or specifically discounting this toaster....pick your battles (have you read toaster ratings? jeez) The toaster has an attractive look and I consider my new toaster to be an upgrade from my last one. I still recommend this toaster. « Show Less
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Hi Jim: It does well. Make sure the toaster is clean inside and you should be satisfied with it. Consumer Reports rated it very high.
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We bought ours to replace the toaster oven. From what I can remember, this is the best toaster I've ever bought! Fast and efficient. Looks great on the counter.
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Meg, I can't answer your question. I bout the toaster /oven for my daughter and it was sent directly to her. She has a very small kitchen in a studio apartment in Manhattan. It's not to big and she loves it. It's probably the smallest toaster/oven around. I had one for 10 years and bought a bigger one last year. I miss this one because it's much smaller. I remember that the dimensions were given on amazon.... If I can help in any other way let me know.
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oh oh I was about to order this oven in white when I saw your post. i have an older digital white toaster oven that I love but it has chipped so badly it is unsightly and there is absolutely no way it can be repainted will have to rethink my purchase now but I must say my oven is about ten years old began to chip about 4 yrs ago UGLY
2083125
Nope... not one of the features. But the convection oven does the job. Best Toaster Oven we have had over many years.
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All toaster ovens get hot on the outside. This one seems to be reasonable - just leave room around it for cooling.The top can be used to pre-warm dishes.
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I am not quite sure how to answer you. Why? You have stated how the unit should be set up in order to toast and that somehow is not correct. My unit acts perfectly well as a toaster, convection oven, broiler and baker. I toast anything I want. I bake bread in it and use it totally in place of my regular oven (it is less expensive to run) so the elements which don't look like standard elements are not in the middle and somehow that makes no difference at all. This is the best counter top unit I have ever had and i would buy it again.
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The metal enclosure of the toaster oven does get hot when in use. You definitely would not want to leave anything made of paper or plastic on top of the toaster. That being said, the handle on the door does not heat up at all, and is perfectly safe to handle. As stated by other reviewers, the other benefit of the toaster is that it does not heat up the surrounding air (as a conventional oven often does). I have been using this toaster regularly for 2.5 years without ever being burned, and it is not something I fear. I have occasionally taken advantage of the heated top and used it as a warming pad by setting a metal or glass pan with food on top of it while it was in operation. The metal enclosure of the toaster oven does get hot when in use. You definitely would not want to leave anything made of paper or plastic on top of the toaster. That being said, the handle on the door does not heat up at all, and is perfectly safe to handle. As stated by other reviewers, the other benefit of the toaster is that it does not heat up the surrounding air (as a conventional oven often does). I have been using this toaster regularly for 2.5 years without ever being burned, and it is not something I fear. I have occasionally taken advantage of the heated top and used it as a... » Read More The metal enclosure of the toaster oven does get hot when in use. You definitely would not want to leave anything made of paper or plastic on top of the toaster. That being said, the handle on the door does not heat up at all, and is perfectly safe to handle. As stated by other reviewers, the other benefit of the toaster is that it does not heat up the surrounding air (as a conventional oven often does). I have been using this toaster regularly for 2.5 years without ever being burned, and it is not something I fear. I have occasionally taken advantage of the heated top and used it as a warming pad by setting a metal or glass pan with food on top of it while it was in operation. « Show Less
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The sides stay reasonably cool. The top can get pretty warm when toasting bread and hotter if the oven is on for a longer time. I would not put anything flammable or that could melt on the top of the over. I noticed this with two other toaster ovens that I had. They would even melt plastic if left on top. I would imagine this is the same for most toaster ovens.
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It gets very hot. I wouldn't let young children handle it, as they can get burned. I hang a silicone grabber on the handle which the kids use to open the door and to pull out cookie sheets. On top (to the left of the vent) I have a silicone baking liner. This is where I set extra baking pans when the oven is in use. I love this toaster oven. I use it to toast, to re-heat foods, and to bake cookies, pizza, rice pudding, breads, and cakes.